Fans of University of Notre Dame football embarked on what they hope is a bright future on Saturday. Former Tribune reporter Jeff Carroll's new book stands as a look back into the Irish's past battles with a bitter rival. Carroll's "Perfect Rivals: Notre Dame, Miami, and the Battle for the Soul of College Football" looks at a rivalry that ended in 1990 and that resumes in 2012. Carroll says a lot has changed in 20 years, and that will be reflected when the two teams square off in two years.

Fans of University of Notre Dame football embarked on what they hope is a bright future on Saturday. Former Tribune reporter Jeff Carroll's new book stands as a look back into the Irish's past battles with a bitter rival. Carroll's "Perfect Rivals: Notre Dame, Miami, and the Battle for the Soul of College Football" looks at a rivalry that ended in 1990 and that resumes in 2012. Carroll says a lot has changed in 20 years, and that will be reflected when the two teams square off in two years.

Tribune columnist Jeff Carroll answered questions about the Notre Dame football program in a live chat at noon Wednesday. Click here to read the transcript. Keep the discussion going ... Join other Irish Fans on the fan forums at www.IrishFanNetwork.com. Fans can talk with each about the players, the coaches and games, post photos, videos and blogs. It's free and easy to join.